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Rodes: 100th Anniversary Celebration

Fran Thornton checks out the printed history of Rodes, and its century of style, during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's last remaining local department store. The well-attended event was held at the Brownsboro Road location on Monday night. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Fran Thornton checks out the printed history of Rodes, and its century of style, during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's last remaining local department store. The well-attended event was held at the Brownsboro Road location on Monday night.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Fran Thornton (left) and Elizabeth Lococo browse through a century of style in the Rodes Magazine. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Fran Thornton (left) and Elizabeth Lococo browse through a century of style in the Rodes Magazine.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Isabel Bringardner and Jane Booker check out the birthday cake in the entry way. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Isabel Bringardner and Jane Booker check out the birthday cake in the entry way.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Isabel Bringardner and Jane Booker check out the birthday cake in the entry way. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Isabel Bringardner and Jane Booker check out the birthday cake in the entry way.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Judge Olu Stevens, presiding Judge in the 30th Judicial District, Division 6, was one of the local luminaries at the celebration. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Judge Olu Stevens, presiding Judge in the 30th Judicial District, Division 6, was one of the local luminaries at the celebration.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Tom Jurich, Director of Athletics for the University of Louisville, makes the scene. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Tom Jurich, Director of Athletics for the University of Louisville, makes the scene.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Madeline Abramson signs the birthday card as her husband and Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson watches. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Madeline Abramson signs the birthday card as her husband and Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson watches.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes President Howard K. Vogt chats it up with guests during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's only remaining local department store. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes President Howard K. Vogt chats it up with guests during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's only remaining local department store.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

NIck Carter carried on counter conversations with guests during the party. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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NIck Carter carried on counter conversations with guests during the party.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes President Howard K. Vogt chats it up with guests during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's only remaining local department store. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes President Howard K. Vogt chats it up with guests during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's only remaining local department store.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Kristina Bell does a little shopping during the birthday party. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Kristina Bell does a little shopping during the birthday party.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Julie Alizadeh, Robin Gillespie, and Shawnna Tilton were on the scene. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Julie Alizadeh, Robin Gillespie, and Shawnna Tilton were on the scene.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Thomas Freels and Nanette Wagner get close for the photo. Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Thomas Freels and Nanette Wagner get close for the photo.
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel." Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Rodes celebrated it's 100th birthday with an open house and party on Monday night. Opened in 1914, Rodes is the last surviving local department store in Louisville and provides "the finest in men's and women's apparel."
Photo by Marty Pearl/Special to

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Fran Thornton checks out the printed history of Rodes, and its century of style, during the 100th birthday party for Louisville's last remaining local department store. The well-attended event was held at the Brownsboro Road location on Monday night.